Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Economics for 2010

Course overview

Economic planning knowledge is critical to the operation of health care systems and the development of public health care policy, making graduates with expertise in both business and biomedical science highly sought after. Graduates of this double degree will have specialised skills and knowledge for work as health economists in the health services industry.

Monash students can also use their grounding in both disciplines to pursue further postgraduate studies or research in either the business or biomedical fields.

Career outlook

The combination of economics and biomedical science makes graduates highly employable. Graduates are ideally placed to work as health economists in the public and private health service industries.

Single degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Credit points 192 total for course 192 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$7,567 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$29,200 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 047819B
Monash course code 3804 3804
Faculty Faculty of Business and Economics Faculty of Business and Economics
Contact For Business and Economics contact details refer to:
Business
and Economics
.
International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

All applicants should note that the English and mathematics prerequisites for the courses must be satisfied.

TAFE Although successful completion of at least two units at university level is preferred, students with at least a distinction average in a relevant TAFE diploma or advanced diploma may apply. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

University Normally four single units with at least a credit average are required to be competitive for selection. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. If undertaking studies at Monash University, students are advised to take the first-year units of their desired degree. Students should normally achieve at least a 60% average to be considered for admission.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, a study score of at least 25 in chemistry and in mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade five standard level or four at higher level. Chemistry and one of Mathematics (SL or HL) or Further Mathematics SL at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

Special application requirements

VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE APPLICATIONS

Non-year 12 (eg. transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (Pi) form. www.vtac.edu.au

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Clayton
ENTER clearly in* Individual Offer(CSP)

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for second semester entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

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Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

All applicants should note that the English and mathematics prerequisites for the courses must be satisfied.

TAFE Although successful completion of at least two units at university level is preferred, students with at least a distinction average in a relevant TAFE diploma or advanced diploma may apply. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

University Normally four single units with at least a credit average are required to be competitive for selection. Preference will be given to students whose prior studies are related to the course in which they are seeking admission. If undertaking studies at Monash University, students are advised to take the first-year units of their desired degree. Students should normally achieve at least a 60% average to be considered for admission.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, a study score of at least 25 in chemistry and in mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade five standard level or four at higher level. Chemistry and one of Mathematics (SL or HL) or Further Mathematics SL at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0, Reading and Listening bands require a score of at least 6.5; TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or an internet-based TEOFL score of at least 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20

Special application requirements

VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE APPLICATIONS

Non-year 12 (eg. transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (Pi) form. www.vtac.edu.au

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Clayton
International Baccalaureate 30
GCE A level 11
All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate 81%
Hong Kong A level 10
ISC of the CISCE India 76%
MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) 280
Ontario Grade 12 81%
RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year 85%
Sri Lanka A level 12.5
STPM Malaysia 9.67
Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year 80%
UNIPREP Indonesia 8.2
UNSW Foundation Year 8.2

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Major study areas

ECONOMETRICS AND BUSINESS STATISTICS

Econometrics and business statistics involves the extraction of information from data. It comprises a set of tools for analysing data using economic theories or computer based statistical models. Econometric analysis provides informed support for business and economic decision making.

ECONOMICS

Economics considers how to allocate scarce resources to maximise people's welfare. Microeconomics examines decisions of individuals, business and government, and the structure of industries and markets. Macroeconomics examines behaviour of the economy as a whole, such as economic growth, inflation and unemployment.

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